Russia Produces Bird-Like UAVs to Evade Visual Identification
Ukrainian Telegram channels shared images of a Russian fixed-wing UAV resembling a bird for reconnaissance purposes to evade identification from optics.
Defence News
Unmanned Systems
Air
Turkiye Forms New Air Test Units for KAAN and HÜRJET
ARMERKOM and 403rd Squadron were launched at Mürted to institutionalise Türkiye’s indigenous testing and certification of next-generation combat aircraft.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/SPY-7 Radars for Japan’s ASEV
Lockheed Martin announced first AN/SPY-7(V)1 AESA radars to be used on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force’s future ASEV destroyers have been delivered.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
SolidAERO Tests TALAY Kamikaze UAV Using Ground Effect
Turkish firm SolidAERO has shared the flight test footage of its TALAY maritime kamikaze UAV making use of ground effect to fly at extremely low altitudes.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Nurol Makina to Unveil Its New Wheeled Vehicle in IDEF25
Nurol Makina posted a teaser for its upcoming 4x4 tactical vehicle set to be unveiled in IDEF25, and exhibited alongside the recent 4x4 armoured vehicles.
Land
Unmanned Systems
E/W
U.S. Army Works on a Decoy to Mimic Helicopters
The U.S. Army is planning for a fixed-wing UAV to mimic the radar signature of attack or transport helicopters to add a layer of deception to operations.
Air
USAF Rushes A-10 CAS Aircraft Retirement to FY2026
Originally aiming for the end of this decade, the USAF is pushing to retire the remaining A-10 CAS aircraft in the FY2026 budget, signalling early retirement.
Weapon / Missile
USN Launches AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM Procurement for FY2026
The U.S. Navy will start procuring the new AIM-260A JATM beyond-visual range air-to-air missile from Fiscal Year 2026 to succeed AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
Weapon / Missile
Sensors
ASELSAN Completes YILDIRIM 100 DIRCM’s Tests for Helicopters
ASELSAN shared the test footage of YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) set to be integrated on helicopters against various MANPADS threats.
Unmanned Systems
Turkish Gendarmerie Forces Receive Three Akıncı B UCAVs
Turkish Gendarmerie announced that the acceptance of three Akıncı B UCAVs as one system was completed in Baykar’s training facility located in Tekirdağ, Çorlu.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Kemankeş 1 Fired From Akıncı UCAV Hits Ground Targets
Kemankeş 1 loitering munitions fired from Akıncı UCAV successfully hit two ground targets in the test, following the test against towed air targets.
Country
Türkiye's defence exports reached $3.6 billion in H1 2025
Turkish Defence and Aviation export reached $623 million in June while the export Between January and June 2025 climbed by 25%, reaching $3.6 billion.
Unmanned Systems
Milrem Reveals Anti-Tank Configuration of Type X UGV
Estonia-based Milrem unveiled the fire support configuration of Type X heavyweight tracked UGV, fitted with eight MBDA AKERON LP NLOS anti-tank missiles.
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
AE2025 Marks Cruise Missile AD and MUM-T Cooperation
The Turkish Air Force concluded the final phase of International Anatolian Eagle 2025 at Konya where it demonstrated new air defence tactics and MUM-T.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 09:00 US Air Force expands autonomous mission planning capabilities - The US Air Force is investing in autonomous mission planning tools designed to accelerate operationa...
- 09:00 European militaries prioritise protection of critical infrastructure - European defence planners are increasing efforts to protect energy facilities, communications networ...
- 09:00 China strengthens multi-domain reconnaissance architecture - China continues integrating satellites, drones, maritime patrol assets and ground sensors into a bro...
- 09:00 Japan expands munitions storage and dispersal network - Japan is investing in new ammunition storage facilities and dispersal concepts to improve resilience...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime surveillance gains momentum worldwide - Navies are increasingly adopting autonomous maritime surveillance systems to provide persistent cove...
- 09:00 Counter-drone programmes focus on defeating mass attacks - Military organisations are prioritising counter-UAS systems capable of handling large-scale drone at...
- 09:00 Hypersonic defence drives demand for persistent sensor coverage - Defence agencies are accelerating investment in persistent tracking networks to improve detection an...
- 09:00 Military space architectures shift toward distributed constellations - Armed forces are increasingly favouring distributed satellite constellations over a small number of...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft become central to future airpower - Air forces are increasingly viewing collaborative combat aircraft as a core element of future airpow...
- 09:00 Production resilience emerges as key defence export advantage - The ability to sustain production, deliver rapidly and expand output during crises is becoming a maj...
